[AISWorld] Position announcement University of West Florida

[Randall Reid]

Applications are invited for a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant or
associate professor position in the Business Administration Department
(position #102660) with a concentration in Management/Organizational
Behavior and the ability to teach Management Information Systems, Business
Analytics, Entrepreneurship, SAP, Six Sigma, and continuing education
classes for veteran entrepreneurs. The initial appointment is anticipated
to start in August 2022 subject to funding availability. Salary will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates will have a
Ph.D., or a comparable doctorate in Management, Organizational Behavior,
Business Analytics, Decision Science, Information Systems, Management
Science, Operations Management, Operations Research, or a closely related
discipline, from an AACSB accredited institution at the time of
appointment. ABD candidates must provide strong evidence that their
doctoral degree will be completed prior to August 2022. In addition to
educational background, candidates must demonstrate the potential to pursue
a balanced commitment to excellent teaching, productive research, and
active professional and community service. Candidates must meet AACSB
accreditation standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills
are required. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in related
fields supported by evidence of teaching excellence and proven
effectiveness in development and teaching of face-to-face and online
courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Experience with utilizing
high impact practices and assessment of learning goals is strongly desired.
The successful candidate will provide evidence of research quality and
demonstrate the potential for developing and sustaining an impactful
research program. Professional experience in relevant fields, involvement
with community engaged learning, experience working with military veterans,
and success in developing cooperative programs/initiatives with industry
are considered strong assets. A track record of high-quality scholarly
publications, teaching excellence, and service to academic and professional
communities is required for appointment at the rank of associate professor.
This position requires teaching online and face-to-face courses at the
undergraduate and graduate level in one or more areas of Management,
Organizational Behavior, SAP, Six Sigma, Business Intelligence, Data
Analytics, Decision Analysis, Information Systems, Entrepreneurship, and
Information Security Management. In addition to teaching and conducting
research, successful candidates will be required to serve on departmental,
college and university committees, and participate in accreditation-related
assessment activities. The position may require teaching at other campuses
of the university as part of degree-granting or corporate partnership
training programs. Opportunities for summer support are normally available.
Opportunities also exist for faculty to teach abroad at UWF partner
schools. The College of Business is AACSB accredited with over 1800
students enrolled in thirteen undergraduate majors and two masters
programs. The main campus of The University of West Florida is located in
Pensacola, the crown jewel of Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, known
worldwide for its pristine white-sand beaches. The area is famous for its
pleasant climate and location on the Gulf of Mexico, and enjoys a
comparatively low cost of living. The campus is situated on a 1,600 acre
nature preserve where over 13,000 students enjoy the benefits of small
classes and personal attention from their professors. UWF is part of the
Florida Board of Education’s Division of Colleges and Universities. To
apply, please go to https://uwf.edu/offices/human-resources/careers/ to
create your application. Please be prepared to attach the following
documents in digital format: (1) a letter of application/interest clearly
indicating your qualifications and interests; (2) a current
resume/curriculum vita and (3) evidence of excellence in teaching. Letters
of recommendation and evidence of scholarly activity may be requested at a
later date. For additional information, contact UWF Human Resources at
1-850-474-2694 or via e-mail at hr at uwf.edu. To receive full consideration,
applicants should submit application materials no later than November 18th,
2021. The position will be held open until filled. The University of West
Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran
employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is
requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694
(voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required
for successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All
applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public
records law.